Mother, Come Back from the Echoless Shore
Any guest at a late-1800s party would be expected to help with the entertaining. If you couldn’t play an instrument or sing for the other guests, you could recite, at…
Statelessness in the United States: an update
US Passport. Pixabay: Public DomainThis month, the global community recognizes the anniversary of the United campaign to eradicate statelessness. This provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on recent developments regarding the right…
Our Life on the Water
Without warning, our boat made a sharp turn. Instead of riding down the eight-foot swells with the wind propelling us from behind, we were now pointing into the waves with…
As Cambridge Analytica and SCL Elections shut down, SCL Group's defence work needs real scrutiny
Image: Cambridge Analytica's offices in central London. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Images, all rights reserved.In just a month, Cambridge Analytica has gone from relative obscurity to international notoriety. But for me,…
The entire U.N. just laughed in the middle of Trump’s speech. His reaction is priceless.
President Trump just finished addressing the General Assembly of the United Nations and it did not go as expected. Now, that phrase might sound about right considering the events of…
Every Hero an Hombre, Every Wolf a Clown
Hector toasted with arroqueño mezcal brought in from Oaxaca by the bar’s owner. “To the new heavyweight champion of Luchadores Club!” “This week, anyway!” Alex added. Ramon grinned. The gold-buckled…
Smoky and the Bears
With an estimated 8 to 10 million tourists each year, this summer the most visited park in the country is celebrating its diamond anniversary: 75 years. The Great Smoky Mountains…
Malcom? I don't know who he is – Manolas dismisses Barca recruit after Roma snub
The defender was in no mood to discuss the highly rated winger after he snubbed the Serie A club in favour of the La Liga champions Kostas Manolas said he…
‘Modric can leave for €750 million’ – Perez slams door on star’s exit
Inter reportedly are interested in the midfielder, but would have to pay three times the transfer record for his services Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has dismissed any real chance…
Kluivert to make first Serie A start for Roma as Di Francesco demands focus
The young winger is set to play from the off against Bologna as his side look to snap their worrying four-game winless run Eusebio Di Francesco will hand Justin Kluivert…
Ronaldo & Mendes steering Sturaro to Sporting
The new Juventus star and his so-called 'super agent' are looking to guide a midfielder on the fringes of the fold in Italy over to Portugal Stefano Sturaro to Sporting…
Khedira still committed to Germany international career
Joachim Low will continue to have the Juventus man at his disposal after the three-time World Cup veteran confirmed his ongoing availability. Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira hast stated that he…